Darklands offers far greater variety in character generation than most role-
playing games. All the attributes and skills can be quite confusing at first.
However, there is almost no randomness in character generation. Changes
in skills and attributes are always predictable, and all benefits are fixed.
There are three exceptions: initially known formulas and saints are
random, and the starting money veries slightly.
Bear in mind that attributes almost never improve during play, while
skills frequently do so. This suggests that it is unwise to lose good
attributes just to improve starting skills. On the other hand, characters
whos crucial skills are below 15 may have trouble functionaing. Character
creation is teh art of balancing long term potential against initial power.
It is possible to achieve almost every goal in the game with any kind
of party. However, balanced parties with good fighting skills and at least
one knowledgeable person in both religion and alchemy are easier for
beginners. The default party is a good example of a "balanced" party.
Strategies For Character Generation
Darklands offers far greater variety in character generation than most role-playing games. All the attributes and skills can be quite confusing at first.
However, there is almost no randomness in character generation. Changes
in skills and attributes are always predictable, and all benefits are fixed.
There are three exceptions: initially known formulas and saints are
random, and the starting money veries slightly.
- Bear in mind that attributes almost never improve during play, while
skills frequently do so. This suggests that it is unwise to lose goodattributes just to improve starting skills. On the other hand, characters
whos crucial skills are below 15 may have trouble functionaing. Character
creation is teh art of balancing long term potential against initial power.
- It is possible to achieve almost every goal in the game with any kind
of party. However, balanced parties with good fighting skills and at leastone knowledgeable person in both religion and alchemy are easier for
beginners. The default party is a good example of a "balanced" party.
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